as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
In the video, Rosalía goes back and forth between mundane errands wihile the entire orchestra follows her around at home, at the doctor, at a coffee shop, and more.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Either style works well for running errands around town.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Expect random inspiration to hit while brushing your teeth or running errands.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
Betsy was last seen in public on February 11, when security cameras showed her running errands at a Sprouts Farmers Market, a CVS, and a pet store before returning home.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Either style works well for running errands around town.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Expect random inspiration to hit while brushing your teeth or running errands.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
Betsy was last seen in public on February 11, when security cameras showed her running errands at a Sprouts Farmers Market, a CVS, and a pet store before returning home.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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Scott Parker’s team possess all of the qualities that Vincent Kompany’s side lacked — a solid defensive foundation, togetherness, fighting spirit, and valuable top-flight experience led by example from defender Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the evening, the FAA said the airport would be unable to land arriving flights for a period because no certified air traffic controllers were available at the hub.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet, with the rest of the squad beginning their preparations for a midweek trip to Hartlepool United in the League Cup, his absence had alarm bells ringing.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Boone is currently on the international leg of his tour supporting his second studio album American Heart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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He was supposed to perform at Utilita Arena during his tour in support of American Heart.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The ride wound up being one of my favorite excursions during my visit.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Finisterre Stormbird Waterproof Jacket One hiker’s long trek is another’s short jaunt, especially for the Swiss, who are known to set out on the trail as toddlers.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Surprises are part and parcel of a horror movie, but more as jump scares or scary reveals or whatever, not a merry jaunt around another plot thread.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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By virtue of their relative scarcity—there have been eight empty-the-tank outings since the century began—every Game 7 is an unqualified treat, but the Dodgers’ clinch was one for the ages.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Quantify is gearing up for its first official outing at the AFM having officially launched at Cannes Marché du Film last May.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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